Sam Evenhuis

• Within the Context of our on and off shore Marine farming Operations I have:
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work in a high risk/ logistics driven environment.
• Accomplished multiple task, established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment via our own safety management system for employees and patrons both on and off shore.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring on shore and on water based daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Cross-trained existing employees via Cert IV and cert III to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members in relation to stock performance.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits due to rising costs and inflation to ensure our profitability margin
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers for a;ll plant end equipment.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization and externally with Seafood and Maritime Training Tasmania.
• Reduced plastic waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Launched quality assurance practices in relation to food and WHS safety for each phase of development
• Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
• Liaised with NRE (DPIWE)Marine Farming and related Governmental bodies to alter marine farm Zones to accommodate the changes in the coastal marine Farming Zones.

Managed Large scale Marine Farming trials across a 60km area of the Woomeral Sea Grass Bank In Shark bay WA.

Role included

• Site Selection/ navigational routes
• Site Logistics management
• Remote vessel operations
• Specific safety management for project
• Education in local schools in regard to the trials

• Developed a unique hands on educational program for VET students to apply their learning in Aquaculture. In conjunction with a local Trade Training Centre, a small marine farm was purchased where all practical activities of Certificate I-IV in Aquaculture could be undertaken. The program also developed year long Aquaculture options classes for grades 7-9 students to give background to students before commencing Cert courses in senior schooling years.
• I was the recipient of the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Councils 'People Development Award' in 2017 for my efforts in developing this Program.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive and unique teaching methods, such as group projects and practical hands-on activities such as the construction of on-shore Recirculating Aquaculture Systems.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success withing the framework of Certificate courses.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Collaborated with other teachers and Trade training centres to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work and practical assessments.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends throughout the 8 years in my role at the Trade Training Centre.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops with Seafood and Maritime Tasmania.
• Designed extra curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
• Organized and led weekly educational field trips across the state that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding of other aspects of the marine farming industry.
• Taught Cert III Aquaculture courses at Seafood and Maritime Training.

• Oversaw daily operations of the operation, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks in the context of Intertidal Shellfish operations.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions in a highly dynamic work environment with significant weather and tidal limitations.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures. Under took a Diploma of Aquaculture Course which accelerated my understanding of risk, safety management and compliance in 2010
• Conducted performance evaluations for staff members with other teamleaders and managment, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
• Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field and assisting with their certificate training courses.
• Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures, harvesting and grading operations.
• Enhanced operational workflow, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in daily procedures both on and off shore.
• Was highly Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments where management of logistics around weather and tidal limitations were paramount.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members and other crews.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.